Oliver Dufner

Oliver Dufner serves as Professor at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) within the School of Engineering and Architecture, Institute of Architecture (IAR), since 2015. His office is located in Room D401 at Technikumstrasse 21, 6048 Horw, with contact number +41 41 349 35 27.

Educational background includes architecture studies at ETH Zurich (1987–1993) under Prof. Dolf Schnebli, postgraduate studies in history and theory of architecture (1996–1998), and a PhD (Dr. sc. tech.) from ETH Zurich in 2006. His dissertation focused on Architectural Theory and Installation Art since the 1970s.

Research interests center on architectural theory, space design, and the intersection of installation art with built environments, informed by his academic training and professional practice. Teaching responsibilities encompass Bachelor-level courses in Architecture and Space, Bachelor's theses, Master-level Advanced Seminars, and Seminar Thesis Books.

Professional experience includes co-ownership and management at Burkard Meyer Architects BSA (since 2005), prior assistantship to Prof. Dr. Philip Ursprung's SNSF Professorship at ETH Zurich (2001–2005), and fellowship at Collegium Helveticum ETH Zurich (1999–2000). No scientific awards or publications were specified in the source material.

Current academic supervision includes bachelor's and master's students through structured thesis guidance and seminar leadership, though specific advisee names were not provided. His concurrent role at Burkard Meyer Architects demonstrates active integration of academic and professional architectural practice.